Description
Ultra-fast USB 3.1 onboard and one-click total system optimization!
- Ultra-fast 10Gb/s USB 3.1 built in to the board
- 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5 - One click, total system optimization!
- M.2 & SATA Express - Speed up your system with lightning-fast 10Gb/s transfer speed
- Crystal Sound 2 and Intel Gigabit Ethernet -- a game-winning combo!
- ASUS HomeCloud - Access your PC remotely and stream multimedia content anywhere, anytime
- Proven quality - 5X Protection. 1000+ compatible devices. 7000+ validation hours
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Get robust overclocking, energy savings, digital power, customized fan control and tailored networking and audio settings
One click takes care of all that complex tuning. Your PC is smart with ASUS 5-Way Optimization. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use - so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and now even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else! -
Fan Xpert 3
Fan Xpert 3 puts 4-pin/3-pin CPU and case fan controls in one place. It scans each fan's characteristics and delivers custom settings for each fan based on the dedicated area temperatures detected by hardware thermal sensors. Make sure every fan achieves the balance of cooling performance and low noise. Fan Xpert 3 supports hardware-level PWM/DC combo mode for both the CPU and case fans. It even can reduce the CPU fan speed to below the default minimum, for extra-quiet and power saving operation during light loads. -
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more appealing. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily. -
Special memory overclocking design
T-Topology design provides superb memory overclocking capability under full load by minimizing the coupling noise and signal reflection effect. The memory channels are equidistant to the CPU, providing balanced control over multiple memory modules and enhanced overall memory compatibility. -
Evolve your storage speed with SATA Express
SATA Express provides up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds from two PCIE 2.0 lanes, resolving the higher bandwidth request in the near future. The current SSDs consume up to 550MB/s, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard - and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind. -
Speed up your system with M.2
With two native PCI Express 2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 10Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is a great choice for an operating system drive, making your whole PC work that much faster. It supports Intel Rapid Storage technology to ensure even faster access to data, refresh applications automatically and awake from sleep in just seconds!
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- ASUS Z97-A/USB 3.1 - motherboard - ATX - LGA1150 Socket - Z97
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z97 Express
- Processor Socket
- 1 x LGA1150 Socket
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7 (supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron)
- Max RAM Size
- 32 GB
- RAM Supported
- 4 DIMM slots - DDR3, non-ECC, unbuffered
- Storage Ports
- 4 x SATA-600 (RAID), 1 x SATA Express port, 1 x M.2
- USB / FireWire Ports
- 2 x USB 3.1 + 4 x USB 3.0 + (2 x USB 3.0 + 6 x USB 2.0 via headers)
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 512 MB
- Audio
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- LAN
- Gigabit Ethernet
Detailed Specification
General
- Product Type
- Motherboard - ATX
- Chipset Type
- Intel Z97 Express
- Processor Socket
- LGA1150 Socket
- Max Processors Qty
- 1
- Compatible Processors
- Pentium, Celeron, Core i5, Core i3, Core i7 (supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 / Pentium / Celeron)
Supported RAM
- Max Size
- 32 GB
- Technology
- DDR3
- Bus Clock
- 1600 MHz, 1333 MHz, 2800 MHz (O.C.), 2933 MHz (O.C.), 2666 MHz (O.C.), 2500 MHz (O.C.), 2400 MHz (O.C.), 2200 MHz (O.C.), 2133 MHz (O.C.), 2000 MHz (O.C.), 1866 MHz (O.C.), 3000 MHz (O.C.), 3100 MHz (O.C.), 3200 MHz (O.C.)
- Supported RAM Integrity Check
- Non-ECC
- Registered or Buffered
- Unbuffered
- Features
- Dual channel memory architecture, Intel Extreme Memory Profiles (XMP)
Graphics
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 512 MB
Audio
- Type
- HD Audio (8-channel)
- Audio Codec
- Realtek ALC892
- Compliant Standards
- DTS Connect, High Definition Audio, DTS UltraPC II
LAN
- Network Controller
- Intel I218V
- Network Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots
- 1 x CPU , 4 x DIMM 240-pin , 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (dual x8 mode; single card: x16 mode) , 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (x2 mode) , 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 , 2 x PCI
- Storage Interfaces
- SATA-600 / PCIe 3.0 -connectors: 4 x 7pin SATA, 1 x M.2, 1 x SATA Express port - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 10 / RAID 5
- RAID Features
- Intel Smart Response Technology
- Interfaces
- 1 x LAN (Gigabit Ethernet) , 4 x USB 3.0 , 1 x HDMI , 2 x USB 3.1 , 1 x VGA , 1 x audio line-out - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-in - mini-jack , 1 x microphone - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (rear) - mini-jack , 1 x audio line-out (center/subwoofer) - mini-jack , 1 x DisplayPort , 1 x TOSLINK , 1 x PS/2 keyboard / mouse , 1 x DVI-D
- Internal Interfaces
- 6 x USB 2.0 - header , 2 x USB 3.0 - header , 1 x audio - header , 1 x Thunderbolt - header , 1 x SPDIF out - header
- Power Connectors
- 24-pin main power connector, 8-pin ATX12V connector
Features
- BIOS Type
- AMI
- BIOS Features
- WfM 2.0 support, Multilingual BIOS, ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution, ASUS EZ Flash 2, UEFI BIOS, DMI 2.7 support, ACPI 5.0 support, SMBIOS 2.8 support
- Sleep / Wake Up
- Wake on LAN (WOL), wake on PME
- Hardware Features
- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall), jack retasking, ASUS Anti-Surge Protection, ASUS Q-Design, ESD Guards, Q-DIMM, GPU Boost, ASUS EZ DIY, Q-LED, Q-Slot, CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS Q-Connector, All-Solid Capacitor motherboard Design, audio jack detect technology, ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit), ASUS Precision Tweaker 2, Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support, NVIDIA Quad SLI Technology Support, ASUS 8 Phase Power Design, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, ASUS TPU (TurboV Processing Unit), ASUS DIGI+ VRM, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Fanless Design Heatsink, AMD Quad CrossFireX technology support, Intel Rapid Start Technology, Intel Smart Connect Technology, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Insider, Intel Quick Sync Video, ASUS Remote GO!, Disk Unlocker, ASUS 5X PROTECTION, ASUS Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, Energy Efficient Ethernet 802.3az, Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE), EMI shielding cover, ASUS Stainless Steel Back I/O, ASUS O.C. Tuner, Turbo LAN, ASUS Crystal Sound 2, ASUS Fan Xpert 3, Dual Intelligent Processors 5, Memory O.C. Design, USB 3.1 Boost, overclocking protection
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories
- I/O back plate
- Cables Included
- 3 x Serial ATA cable , 1 x SLI bridge
- Software Included
- Drivers & Utilities, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS Auto Tuning, ASUS AI Suite III, ASUS EZ Update, ASUS Turbo App, Antivirus (OEM version), Media Streamer
- Compliant Standards
- Plug and Play, ACPI 5.0
- Width
- 30.5 cm
- Depth
- 24.4 cm
